2026 Wellness Architecture & Design Initiative Trends Initiative Co-Chair: Kailas Moorthy, Director and Practice Head at (the London Studio of) DP Architects, ARB | RIBA | WELL AP | Fitwel Amb, United Kingdom Initiative Co-Chair: Valentina Cereda, Founder & Integrative Architect, Dubai TREND 1: Primal Architecture – Designing for Psychological Safety and Human Regulation Today, many people live in a constant state of stress due to…
2026 Wellness for Cancer Initiative Trends Initiative Chair: Julie Bach, Wellness for Cancer Charity, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Joelle Kaufman, Crushing the Cancer Curveball, United States TREND 1: Oncology Moves into Wellness Cancer care is expanding beyond disease management to address how people live during and after treatment. Survivors often face fatigue, metabolic changes, emotional distress and uncertainty about how to rebuild daily life, reconnect with…
2026 Wellness for Children Initiative Trends Initiative Chair: Christine Clinton, President, International Spa & Salon Services, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Connie Morris, Founder, Budding Yoga, United States According to the World Health Organization, one in seven children in Europe is experiencing mental health challenges. Together with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), WHO developed a strategy for child and adolescent health and wellbeing for the region…
2026 Workplace Wellbeing Initiative Trends Initiative Chair: Jessica Grossmeier, Author, Speaker, Researcher, Jessica Grossmeier Consulting, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Ellenit Serrano, Advisor, Coach, Founder, Yoga Instructor, United States From Uncertainty to Readiness How economic uncertainty, AI Acceleration, work intensification and demographic change are redesigning work. In 2026, workplace wellbeing is shaped by organizational readiness enabled through enterprise infrastructure. Converging structural forces—demographic shifts, technological acceleration, economic volatility…
2026 Sport and Hospitality Initiative Trends Initiative Chair: Patricia Ladis, Holistic Physical Therapist, Behavioral Breathing Analyst, Biomechanical Analysis Founder & CEO, WiseBody PT, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Lynelle Lynch, Owner, Running Y Resort & Bellus Academy, United States The sports hospitality sector is evolving as we enter 2026. Professional athletes are elevating their travel experience to include sleep, movement and dietary priorities. Teams have experts that specialize in creating…
2026 The Science of Yoga Initiative Trends Initiative Chair: Leah Nduati, CEO, Certified Yoga Instructor, Founder of Yoga Experiences Africa Initiative Vice-Chair: Bija Bennett, Author, President, BijaB, Yoga Therapist, United States The following trends explore how the science of yoga is emerging as a bridge between ancient practice and modern research, shaping the future of integrative health and human wellbeing. TREND 1: The Genomic Renaissance of…
